Sutliff Tobacco Company Balkan II #512

A fine Balkin blend , lights and stays lit easy , burns to the bottom of bowl. No bite a tad smoother then other Balkin blends so You can smoke it all day. A good addition for your rotation I give this a 3 star rating try it and prove me wrong OR agree that's its worth a 3 star... hoo-boy

This was a very descent tobacco. Not a complex or very rich English, it none-the-less was quite enjoyable. It could be bland at times but then at other times the virginias would shine through and become surprisingly good. For an Altadis blend, I found it to be a winner.

Soli Deo gloria!

Wide ribbon cut with a few straggling wide chunks. Great Balkan pouch note. Smoky, earthy, fragrant wood notes, and a sweet undertone.

The moisture in my 2oz pouch was perfect, not on the dry side like StevieB. Packwell, just break up any large chunks prior.

This Balkan has a certain spice note that isn't common with most of my favorite. Its spicy on the tongue, but its not unpleasant tongue bite. The orientals are floral, and pair well with the smoky and woody Latakia. A slight saltiness is always something I truly look for in a Balkan and this delivers that perfectly. The Virginia brings a nice bready sweetness to the mix.

Its been much cooler here in Michigan the past few days, dipping down into the low 50's up north. This has been a great companion with a cup of evening coffee, watching the sunset earlier and earlier each night.

I always dogged on sutliff and their goopy aromatics. But dang they make some nice solid English/Balkan blends!

Balkan II was the first Balkan style English that I smoked. While I have had better since, I still really enjoy smoking it and choose to do so often. I currently have 12 ounces cellared and will buy more when I run out.

The spicy Orientals take the lead but the Latakia plays in important role how do you smoky almost campfire aspect to the tobacco. The Virginia’s come into play in the background, Adding a sweet almost grassy flavor, especially as tobacco ages.

The room now is rather pleasant especially for an English/Balkan style tobacco. Even my friends and family members who generally dislike the smell of English tobaccos (unlike myself), comment on the pleasant smell, comparing to incense (as used at Catholic Masses). It is therefore one of the few non-aromatics that I will smoke when around non pipe smokers.

Overall, it’s a good blend, especially for the price.

Other blends I enjoy include Nightcap, Early Morning Pipe, SPC Plum Pudding, SPC Mississippi River, and PS Luxury Navy Flake.

This is not a complex smoke. It presents you with a woody smokiness over a rye bread crust sweetness. Smokes very easily as it arrived at an appropriate moisture level. While there isn't a whole lot going on with this one I really do enjoy it! It's akin to enjoying a simple smoked lager; simple, well-made, and simply different.

I have a few pounds of this. It is an “all day” blend for me, but as one’s tastes change...it’s not as alluring as it once was. It’s good, but there is better (Balkan Supreme). It’s smokey, sour, floral, fairly oriental forward. Not too strong, but flavorful.

As a daily smoker I’m always looking for an economical smoke. Sure it’s nice to have the more expensive tobaccos but to smoke them all the time doesn’t agree with my Wallet. With that in mind I present you Balkin II. A tobacco that doesn’t ask for much but gives a lot. There is a tart flavor here. It’s almost like biting into an apple that isn’t quite ready yet. I imagine this is coming from the Latakia. A hint of a nutty flavor as well but barely noticeable. For the price you pay don’t expect much but it’s still a good smoke